Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing Establishments
AWTG 25-06 noted an update from a cross-jurisdictional working group which is continuing to consider options to progress development of the processing standards, which is being led by Queensland.
Pig Welfare
AWTG discussed further details provided by Australian Pork Limited about its project to improve the welfare of pigs.
Virtual Fencing Technology
A revised version of the Australian Animal Welfare Guide for Virtual Fencing will soon be circulated to AWTG members for endorsement. The revisions incorporate additional feedback provided by jurisdictions.
Implementation of the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry into state and territory legislation
AWTG noted updates from jurisdictions on current progress to implement the poultry standards into state and territory legislation.
Renewed Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS)
AWTG noted an update from the Commonwealth on stakeholder engagement activities undertaken in 2025 for the development of the Livestock and Production and Aquatic Animals chapters of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy.